The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the names of applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship for the academic year 2026–2027. The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations invites the candidates whose names are listed under the aforementioned scholarship to attend the department on Wednesday and Thursday, 24–25/12/2025, at 9:00 a.m., for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree applicants.The interviews for PhD applicants will be held on Sunday, 28/12/2025. Requirements and names of accepted applicants:https://mohesr.gov.iq/ar/assets/img/uploaded_files/22122025.pdf

Based on the First Amendment No. (11) of 2025 to the Law on the Foundations for the Equivalency of Arab and Foreign Certificates and Academic Degrees No. (20) of 2020, and in affirmation of the legal framework governing study inside or outside Iraq for employees, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces that the principle of studying while employed shall no longer be recognized, effective 13/10/2025. Accordingly, the provisions of the Instructions for Granting Study Leave No. (165) of 2011, along with the relevant legislation,…

The President of the University of Karbala, Prof. Dr. Sabah Wajid, received a delegation from the Jabal Al-Sabr Global Foundation for Culture and Dawah in Iran, as part of efforts to strengthen academic and cultural partnerships between the two sides. The delegation, which included a distinguished group of professors and scholars affiliated with the foundation, presented the main scientific missions and functions of the institution, its history, and its role in qualifying cultural cadres, in addition to the research programs it undertakes. In turn, the University President…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, participated in the graduation ceremony held by the Iraqi Council for Medical Specializations for its thirty-fourth cohort, during which he honored the top graduates representing twenty-three scientific councils. In his address, delivered in the presence of the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Al-Hasnawi, the Minister of Higher Education affirmed that the Ministry is working to provide a suitable environment for sustainable modernization within medical specialties, and to develop educational and training programs and systems in a…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the availability of doctoral scholarships offered by the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom for the academic year 2026. The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations clarifies that the scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition fees and living expenses. The deadline for submission is Monday, 08/12/2025. Application requirements:👇https://mohesr.gov.iq/ar/assets/img/uploaded_files/01122025.pdf Link to the awarding institution:👇https://www.scholars4dev.com/9316/warwick-chancellors-international-scholarships/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Portal of the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations:👇https://portal.scrd-gate.gov.iq

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored the student winners of the third edition of the Higher Education Reading Award for the year 2025. In his speech, delivered in the presence of senior ministry officials, the President of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate, university presidents, and college deans, the Minister affirmed that the Ministry’s adoption of these inspiring initiatives aligns with its vision to promote a culture of reading, spread productive awareness, and empower students to engage positively with knowledge—moving beyond simple reception…

The Times Higher Education (THE) organization has released the results of its Arab University Rankings 2026, featuring 268 institutions from 18 countries. According to the Times Higher Education website (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2026/arab-university-rankings), Iraq recorded the highest representation in the ranking, with 57 Iraqi universities achieving positive results in this edition, which highlighted significant competitiveness among Iraqi institutions at the regional level. The methodology adopted by THE for evaluating universities in the Arab region this year is based on the indicators used in the World University Rankings, which include: Teaching:…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the launch of the stage for entering, reviewing, and electronically verifying data, as well as uploading the required attachments for applications to private universities and colleges for the academic year 2025–2026. The Ministry calls on students who have completed the creation of their application accounts to review and verify their data themselves using their examination number and secret code. If a student does not have an examination number or secret code, an electronic examination number will be generated,…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored the top students from the colleges and institutes of the Middle Technical University, as well as outstanding students from the postgraduate programs. In his speech during the central graduation ceremony of the university’s 11th cohort, titled “Graduation and Creativity,” Dr. Al-Aboudi affirmed that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research remains committed to continuously supporting and enhancing the skills and capabilities of graduates. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a sustainable relationship between students…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, announced the commencement of procedures to prepare the necessary requirements for issuing property deeds and ownership documents for the residential lands granted to the ministry’s employees and staff members of its universities in Baghdad. This announcement came during his speech at the graduation ceremony held by the Middle Technical University, where Dr. Al-Aboudi explained that all available resources have been mobilized to facilitate the implementation of this entitlement, ensure the protection of the rights and achievements…